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Minnesota DVS lists eight Class D knowledge-test language options: English, Spanish, Hmong, Vietnamese, Somali, ASL, Russian, and Karen. Language support can also include an approved interpreter or hearing-related accommodation when the standard translated test does not meet the applicant's needs.
Minnesota DVS lists the Class D knowledge test in English, Spanish, Hmong, Vietnamese, Somali, ASL, Russian, and Karen at DVS locations and third-party proctors.
| Need | Route |
|---|---|
| Listed translated test | Select the available language option for the testing location/provider. |
| Foreign language not adequately covered by the standard test | An approved foreign-language interpreter may be requested; the applicant is responsible for the interpreter cost. |
| Deaf, deafblind, or hard-of-hearing applicant | DVS arranges the applicable hearing-related accommodation upon request. See the disability accommodations guide for the full process. |
You may request an approved foreign-language interpreter under Minnesota DVS rules. The interpreter must meet DVS requirements rather than simply translating informally during the test.
Can I take the Minnesota permit knowledge test in ASL? Yes. ASL is among the current language/access options identified by Minnesota DVS.
Yes. The same 80% passing standard applies regardless of the approved language or ASL option used for the knowledge test.
Choose an available language through the testing process or ask the testing location how to request language support before the appointment. Availability and interpreter arrangements should be confirmed with the exact DVS location or approved provider.
Can I change my Minnesota knowledge-test language before testing? Confirm the language or interpreter support with the exact testing location before the exam so the correct option can be arranged.
Yes, when approved under Minnesota's interpreter rules. A foreign-language interpreter may be requested and is paid for by the applicant. For applicants who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing, DVS must arrange an interpreter upon request.
Do not assume a friend or family member can simply translate during the test; the interpreter must meet DVS requirements.
Do not assume a family member can translate the test. A foreign-language interpreter must be approved under DVS rules.
For a foreign-language interpreter requested by the applicant, the applicant is responsible for the interpreter cost. For an applicant who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing, DVS arranges the required interpreter upon request under the applicable accommodation process.
No. An approved interpreter may provide the authorized language assistance, but cannot answer questions for the applicant, explain what the correct answer should be, or complete or mark the test.
DVS reviews translations regularly but quality varies. Applicants familiar with traffic law in English often find the English version clearer, particularly for road sign descriptions and specific statute language.
An applicant in Bloomington was failed for using a phone to look up a word. The no-electronics rule is enforced strictly during multilingual permit testing.
Choosing another test language does not change the standard permit fee or general document requirements. Use the dedicated fees and required-documents pages for the current amounts and checklist.
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